Uri Signature Series is comprised of annual and semi-annual tours to North Korea that accommodate up to 18 guests. These DPRK tours are open to the public and are most appropriate for those who wish to travel in a fun and intimate group setting. Tours are guaranteed to run with a minimum of 2 people and capped at 18 people.

Who can book a North Korea tour with us?

Almost anyone who is physically fit to travel, including Americans

South Korean passport holders, journalists and photographers should contact us

Anyone above 18 years of age; those under 18 are encouraged to join but need permission from a guardian

For more information on booking a tour with us, see How to Travel to North KoreaRegistration Deadlines are two weeks prior to the departure date.

1 Day Pyongyang Express Tour - Shanghai Departure

1 Full Day

Shanghai → Pyongyang → Shanghai

April 10, 2015 - CLOSED

April 13, 2015 - CLOSED

Single $549

Double $499

**SPECIAL 1 DAY CITY TOUR / ONE TIME ONLY**

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Take advantage of this special mini 1 day Pyongyang express tour at incredible rates. Arrive into Pyongyang very early in the morning. Check into the Koryo Hotel and take a quick rest before taking on the city. See the highlights of Pyongyang, the Mansudae Grand Monuments, the Victorious War Museum and the Juche Tower. Take a ride on the Pyongyang Metro, see the “US spy ship” (aka USS Pueblo) and then enjoy DPRK craft beer before returning to Shanghai at night on the same day! Flights from Shanghai and DPRK visa fees all included.

Pyongyang Marathon Short Tour - Shanghai Departure

3 nights, 4 days in the DPRK

Shanghai → Pyongyang → Kaesong → DMZ → Shanghai

April 10-13, 2015 - FULLY BOOKED

April 8-11, 2016

Single $1400

Double $1250

**2015 MARATHON FULLY BOOKED**

We’re offering an EXCLUSIVE Shanghai departure with short and long tour options for Shanghai expats and anyone else who prefers the great city of Shanghai as a starting point! Our short 3 night tour offers a chance to run the Pyongyang Marathon with an EXCLUSIVE tour of the Kim Il Sung stadium pre-race and a road trip to the DMZ, one of the most militarized places in the world.

RUN THE FULL MARATHON (separate registration fee of $100 USD)
RUN A HALF MARATHON (separate registration fee of $70 USD)
RUN A 10K (separate registration fee of $50 USD)
WATCH THE MARATHON (separate $28 USD fee to watch a soccer event in the Kim Il Sung Stadium)

Almost anyone can run in the amateur marathon, half marathon or 10K alongside professional runners. Americans, and other nationalities, can apply! There are no official qualifying times for the amateur marathon. However, you must either FINISH or STOP within 4 hours for the marathon, 4 hours for the half marathon and 2 hours for the 10K.

2015 Pyongyang Marathon Short Tour - Beijing Departure

3 nights, 4 days in DPRK

Pyongyang → Marathon → Kaesong/DMZ

April 11-14, 2015

April 9-12, 2016

Single $1400

Double $1250

**2015 MARATHON: 5 SPOTS LEFT WITH BUSINESS CLASS SEATING, INQUIRE BEFORE BOOKING**

This is your chance to run free through the streets of Pyongyang in the 2015 Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon held on April 12, 2015. In this short tour, you’ll run or see the Pyongyang marathon in its second year of allowing amateurs (and American runners), while taking in some Pyongyang sights and visiting the DMZ and the city of Kaesong.

Pyongyang Marathon Long Tour - Beijing Departure

5 Nights, 6 days in DPRK

Beijing → Pyongyang → Kaesong → DMZ → Mt. Myohyang

April 11-16, 2015

April 9-14, 2016

Single $1900

Double $1650

**ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT, BOOK NOW**

Uri Tours is proud to announce that it has finally gained permission for amateurs to run in the 2015 Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon! We successfully brought our first group of foreign (and American) runners in April 2014 and we’re now ready to take registration for the 2015 Pyongyang Marathon being held on April 12, 2015. Bring your running shoes and join us for this historic event!

DPRK Classic 3-Night Tour - Shanghai Departure

3 nights, 4 days in DPRK

Choose your own dates (any Thursday to Sunday from April 26 - October 22)

Single $1,550

Double $1,400

INTRODUCING EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME NORTH KOREA TOURS WITH DEPARTURE FROM SHANGHAI

BOOKING DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015

Now you don’t need to fly to Beijing to visit North Korea! Take off directly from Shanghai, the financial capital of China and join us in Pyongyang for this classic 3-night tour. Depart Shanghai in the evening on Air Koryo, an experience in itself, and head to the Yanggakdo International Hotel to check in. The following day, visit all of the iconic DPRK monuments like the Tower of Juche Idea, a massive 150-meter concrete structure, take a ride on the Pyongyang metro, the deepest in the world, and see the newly renovated Fatherland Liberation War Museum alongside the USS Pueblo. Explore the city of Nampho and get a glimpse of factory and farm life in the DPRK. On our last day in the DPRK, take a fascinating 2+ hour long road trip to the DMZ and see the living division between North and South Korea.

Note: With a minimum of 2 travelers, this tour can be scheduled any Thursday to Sunday from April to October 2015 at group rates. This tour can also be scheduled as a private custom tour. This tour does not include an overnight stay in Shanghai, nor transportation to the airport. DPRK visas are handed out at the Pudong airport.

The DPRK Weekender

3 nights, 4 days in DPRK

Pyongyang → Kaesong/DMZ

April 25 - 28, 2015

May 2-5, 2015

November 21-24, 2015

Choose your own dates (weekly departure Saturday to Tuesday all year round)

Single $1500

Double $1250

Kick off your shoes, take the weekend off and join us in Pyongyang for this short-but-sweet tour of one of most fascinating places in the world! In this 3-night weekend tour, be transported to another world as you explore Pyongyang, the capital city of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (aka “North Korea”). Visit all of the iconic DPRK monuments like the Tower of Juche Idea, a massive 150-meter concrete structure, take a ride on the Pyongyang metro, the deepest in the world, and see the newly renovated Fatherland Liberation War Museum alongside the USS Pueblo. On the second full day in the DPRK, take a road-trip to the DMZ, the border between the North and South Korea and learn a different perspective of history. Arrive safely back in Beijing in the morning, giving you time to sneak back into the office!

This tour is ideal for the average Beijinger looking for a quick getaway, and/or for those who don’t need much hand-holding while in Beijing. Note: this tour does not include an overnight stay in Beijing, nor transportation to the airport.

Note: With a minimum of 2 travelers, this tour will depart every Saturday to Tuesday all year round at group rates. “Choose your own dates” when you book. This tour can also be scheduled as a private custom tour for those looking for a closed group experience.

The 5-Day Standard

5 nights, 6 days in DPRK

Beijing → Pyongyang→ Mt. Myohyang → Nampho →Kaesong → DMZ

May 1-7, 2015

May 22 - 28, 2015

November 6 - 12, 2015

Choose your own dates (Friday to Thursday all year round)

Single $1900

Double $1650

In this anytime-of-year classic tour, see all of the major must-see spots of North Korea. See all of the Pyongyang highlights: Mansudae Grand Monument, Tower of Juche Idea and more. Experience aspects of North Korean culture through a visit to a schoolchildren’s palace, a ride on the Pyongyang metro, a visit to the newly re-opened Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum and USS Pueblo, and a cooperative farm. Take a day trip to Mount Myohyang and hike a popular mountain among locals, enjoying a picnic lunch in between. In Nampho, you’ll check out farm life and see the impressive West Sea Barrage. See the DMZ along the 38th parallel dividing North and South Korea and visit the recently re-opened Kumsusan Palace of the Sun, where the late leaders lie in state. This tour begins in Beijing and includes an overnight in Beijing, a group dinner and a ride to the airport.

Note: With a minimum of 2 travelers, this tour will depart every Saturday to Thursday all year round at group rates. “Choose your own dates” when you book. This tour can also be scheduled as a private custom tour for those looking for a closed group experience.

Kim Il Sung Birthday Tour - 10-Nighter

10 nights, 11 days in DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

Get ready for an action-packed 10 nights in the DPR of Korea! If you’re looking for a vacation that comes with bragging rights, you’ve found it! Start your adventure by choosing to join either the 5-Night Kim Il Sung Birthday Tour or the Pyongyang Marathon Long Tour, hitting up all of the Pyongyang highlights, traveling to the mystical mountains of Myohyang, seeing the DMZ from the North Korean side and participating in the holiday festivities! Once the 5-nighters depart, the 10-nighters will continue on for an East Coast swing to the far-less traveled coastal cities of Wonsan and Hamhung and a coveted overnight trip to Mount Kumgang (known as the “Diamond Mountains”). End our trip with a Pyongyang city Bike Tour, as we ride along the Taedong River and take in local life on the busy Kwangbok Street!

International Worker’s May Day Tour

4 nights, 5 days in DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

Beijing → Mount Ryonggak → Pyongyang→ Kaesong/DMZ

April 27 - May 2, 2015

Single $1,900

Double $1,650

Spend this year’s International Worker’s Day (or better known as May Day) in the DPRK! International Worker’s Day is a holiday recognized in over 80 countries worldwide (including the DPRK) to celebrate the international labour movement. North Korea celebrates May Day in its own special way, and this year you can be a part of the festivities. This is a great time of year to the travel to the DPRK as the weather warms and the North Korean people are themselves enjoying the May Day holidays. Be prepared for mass dances in the square, picnic in the park with luring locals, tug-of-wars, volleyball games and more! A North Korean cultural experience like no other!

The tour begins in Beijing, where you’ll be staying near the dynamic Sanlitun Village. Fly to Pyongyang via Air Koryo to see all of the Pyongyang highlights, including a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun where late DPRK leaders lie in state. Hike the mountains of Ryonggak, and travel to Kaesong to take a tour of the DMZ on the border between South and North Korea.

North Korea Bike Tour - Spring and National Day Editions

7 Nights, 8 Days in the DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

Pyongyang → Kaesong → DMZ → Nampho → Wonsan → Hamhung

May 10 - 18, 2015

September 6-14, 2015

Single $2,595

Double $2,195

Our North Korea Bike Tour is unlike any tour ever offered in the DPRK! We’ll cycle west for 45 km on the Road of Youth Heroes and tackle 30 km of beautiful, winding roads leading from Chonnae County to the picturesque Ulim Waterfalls. We’ll supplement these treks with leisurely rides like our 16 km ride through the Sinpyong Kumggang Resort and a 4 km city ride through the streets of Pyongyang! On top of that, we’ll provide as many opportunities as possible for you to experience North Korean people and culture, whether it’s beach volleyball at the Majon Pleasure Ground or mixing with locals on Kwangbok Street. Join us on this magnificent journey and prepare yourself to meet wonderful people and broaden your perspective on travel’s last frontier.

Our Fall Edition of the North Korea Bike Tour falls on DPRK’s National Day - September 9, 1948 was when the country was founded. In addition to cycling, expect to take part in mass dances in the park, see fireworks and quite possibly even see a military parade! If you can’t wait until the fall, our Spring Edition tour is promised to be uniquely exciting.

Experience level: some cycling experience required. Most terrain will be flat, but there will be long uphill routes. If any portion of the route is too strenuous, cyclists will have an option to ride in the bus.

The Last Frontier Leg I: West Coast Swing

7 Nights, 8 Days in the DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

The West Coast Swing is the first leg of our Last Frontier series! Travel with us on Leg I, Leg II or both in order to see North Korea as you have never seen it before. This leg includes all of the must see sights in Pyongyang and then takes you on the incredible journey west through Nampho, Mt. Kuwol and Sariwon. Leg I finishes with Kaesong and the DMZ before returning to Pyongyang to unwind.

For those who wish to continue their journey, Leg II takes us east and north, through Wonsan, Hamhung and into the stunning embrace of Mount Paekdu and Mount Chilbo. Leg II is truly an epic excursion and is great for the returning DPRK tourist or for the first timer who wants to see as little city life as possible.

Travel with us on both legs of this incredible adventure for an unrivaled DPRK experience!

Last Frontier Leg II: North by Northeast

7 Nights, 8 Days in the DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

North by Northeast is the incredible second leg of our Last Frontier series! This leg takes you outside of Pyongyang almost immediately and into the vast and rugged countryside of the DPRK. We will traverse North Korea’s east coast, visiting Wonsan and Hamhung. From there we will take an amazing charter flight up to the most revered peak in all of east Asia - Mt. Paekdu. Finally, we’ll tackle a daring trek through both inner and outer Chilbo. North by Northeast is truly a tour for both the returning DPRK enthusiast and the everyday traveler looking to see as much of North Korea’s rugged natural beauty as possible.

For those who would like to also see some of the more traditional DPRK sites, you also have the option to sign up for Leg I of the Last Frontier. If you want to do it all, sign up for both legs of this incredible adventure for a truly unparalleled DPRK experience!

Legs I & II: June 5 - 20, 2015 (single: $4,925 / double: $4,125)

Beer, Fishing, Boats and Guns Tour

7 Nights, 8 Days in DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

Beijing → Pyongyang → Nampho → Wonsan → Kaesong → DMZ

June 22- 30, 2015

Single $2,450

Double $2,050

In this brand new North Korean Adventure, we’ll see all of imperial Pyongyang and also partake in some of the city’s most stimulating extracurricular activities! The internet is buzzing about the DPRK’s quality beers, and we’ll sample DPRK beer from some of the city’s top microbreweries, including the Rakwon Paradise Microbrewery, the Taedonggang Craft Brewery and, of course, the Yanggakdo Hotel Microbrewery. In addition, we’ll have the opportunity to fish on the Taedong River, where you’ll have a choice of just taking in the scenery or fishing along the riverbank. You can even take out a small rowboat out on the river. We’ll also make a stop at the popular Pyongyang Gun Range, where you can do a bit of target practice and even bag a pheasant, which you can give away or have your hotel prepare! After our Pyongyang adventures, we’ll get out of the city and take a road trip to Wonsan, enjoy the hot springs at Nampho and, of course, the DMZ. This trip is a must for anyone looking for a truly unique experience in the DPRK!

Korean War Victory Day - 5 Nighter

5 Nights, 6 Days in DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

Beijing → Pyongyang → Kaesong → DMZ → Mt. Myohyang

July 22 - 28, 2015

Single $2,150

Double $1,850

Take an extraordinary journey into North Korea during this 62nd anniversary of the end of the Korean War and see a different perspective of this important but “forgotten” war. We’ll recommend reading materials and hold pre-trip discussions so you can brush up on your Korean War history, and then we’ll visit some of the key sites in the North to get a more holistic picture of the war. Starting in Pyongyang, we visit the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum and the USS Pueblo to get a sense of how the North Koreans view this war and their version of how it went down. Our next stop is at the infamous DMZ where we take you to the front lines at the border between North and South Korea. See the Concrete Wall dividing the Korean peninsula at the 38th parallel. Then travel into the mountains to see ancient Buddhist temples. This July 2014, join us on this adventure and learn about the Korean War in a way never imagined before.

Korean War Victory Day - 9 Nighter

9 Nights, 10 days in DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

Take an extraordinary journey into North Korea during this 62nd anniversary of the end of the Korean War, or “Victory Day” as its called in the DPRK, and see a different perspective of this important but “forgotten” war. Travel to the city of Kaesong, where you can witness the division of Korea; meet North Korean military officers at the DMZ; and see the Concrete Wall along the 38th parallel. Then we hit roads less-traveled to visit the eastern port cities of Wonsan and Hamhung. In Wonsan, we’ll see a city that was hit particularly hard during the Korean War but is now reviving itself as a beach resort area. Then, we’ll travel along the eastern coast to Hamhung, a city that does not see many foreigners, to visit a fertilizer factory, the grand theatre and more! Lastly, we’ll go to the Sinchon Museum of American War Atrocities—the title speaks for itself. Join us on this longer adventure and learn about the Korean War in a way never imagined before.

Liberation Day Weekender

3 Nights, 4 Days in DPRK

Pyongyang → Kaesong/DMZ

August 14-17, 2015

Single $1400

Double $1250

Join us for the 70th anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day. Korea was liberated from Japanese colonial rule on August 15, 1945 and this day is widely celebrated in both North and South Korea. On this tour, see how the North Koreans celebrate with lots of dancing in the square, picnics in the park and fireworks in the square. We’ll take you to explore the city of Pyongyang on this historic occasion, as well as take you on a 2 hour drive south to the DMZ to see how geopolitics have played a role in the current division of Korea. This tour is sure to be a comprehensive intro on modern-day DPRK.

12 Nights, 13 Days in the DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

Our Remote Mountain Tour gives you a DPRK experience unlike any other. Whether you are a returning traveler or a DPRK newbie looking for more than your average tour, this is the tour for you! In this comprehensive 14 day tour, we start in the capital city of Pyongyang. Then we’ll make our way East through Wonsan and the spectacular Kumgang Mountains for an unparalleled hiking experience. For aviation enthusiasts, we’ll be flying on the classic Antonov-24 to two of the most breathtaking mountains in all of Korea, Paekdusan and Chilbosan! Then we make a special visit to Chongjin and Hoeryong, two forgotten cities that are starting to open up to tourists. Tour the DMZ to experience first-hand the living conflict in the Korean peninsula. And on top of all of that, you’ll have the chance to participate in the local festivities during National Day, the day the country was founded. Join us for this great trek across the DPRK and make friends and memories that you will treasure for a long time to come.

70th Party Foundation Day - Essential 4 Nights

4 nights, 5 days in DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

Beijing → Pyongyang→ Kaesong → DMZ

October 7 - 12, 2015

Single $2,050

Double $1,695

Get ready for a true celebration as the DPRK celebrates the 70th Anniversary of its Party Foundation Day on October 10. We’re expecting to see celebrations in the street, a military parade and a possible return of the record-breaking Mass Games in some form. Join locals at the Moranbong Park where people take the day off to rest and relax with family and friends. See all of the Pyongyang highlights: Mansudae Grand Monument, Tower of Juche Idea, Party Foundation Monument and more. See daily life on a special 5-stop ride on the Pyongyang metro and enjoy a drink at Korean Microbreweries. Finally, cross to the other side at the DMZ, the only place where you can be both in North and South Korea at the same time. Want to see more of the country? See the 7-Night Classic Tour and the 14-Night Ultimate Tour.

Update: Military Parade and Mass Demonstrations Confirmed for October Foundation Day

70th Party Foundation Day: Classic 7 Nights with Cycling Option

7 Nights, 8 days in DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

This October 10, 2015 is guaranteed to be the biggest event of the year in North Korea as the country marks the 70th Anniversary of its Party Foundation Day. We’re expecting to see celebrations in the street and a military parade, what the DPRK is famous for. This tour gives you everything that the 4-Night Essential Tour offers—a visit to the DMZ, a special 5-stop Pyongyang metro tour—but it also adds a private boat cruise on the Taedong River to where the river meets the West Sea, an exclusive Pyongyang Bike Tour and a hike up the fragrant mountains of Myohyangsan. This tour is not to be missed. Want to see more? See the 14-Night Ultimate Tour.

Update: Military Parade and Mass Demonstrations Confirmed for October Foundation Day

14 nights, 15 days in DPRK & 1 Night in Beijing

This ULTIMATE 14-night action-packed, eye-opening journey across North Korea will change your life. This October 10, 2015, North Korea marks the 70th Anniversary of its Party Foundation Day and huge celebrations are promised. We’re expecting to see celebrations in the street, a military parade and a return of the record-breaking Mass Games in some form. This tour gives you everything that the 7-Night Classic Tour offers - private boat cruise to the West Sea, an exclusive Pyongyang Bike Tour - but also adds an extraodinary journey east to Wonsan and the Kumgang Mountains and an overnight in the second largest city of the country, Hamhung. This tour ends where it all began, at the mystical Mount Paekdu, said to the be birthplace of Korea.

Update: Military Parade and Mass Demonstrations Confirmed for October Foundation Day

New Year’s in North Korea

4 nights, 5 days in DPRK + 1 Night in Beijing

Beijing → Kaesong/DMZ → Pyongyang

December 28, 2015 - January 2, 2016

Single $1800

Double $1550

Ring in the New Year with the Pyongyang Bell in North Korea! We’ve got the perfect New Year’s Eve lineup for you! We’ll be staying at the historic Koryo Hotel, a popular hotel for locals and foreigners alike that is located in central Pyongyang. We’ll spend the morning of New Year’s Eve with a visit to the DMZ before returning to Pyongyang for an awesome night of beer, Korean soju and karaoke. There will be fireworks over the Taedong River and, at midnight, we’ll count down the seconds to the ringing of the Pyongyang Bell, which is North Korea’s traditional way of welcoming the new year. On New Year’s Day, we’ll continue the North Korean style celebrations by eating songpyeon, a traditional half-moon sized rice cake. We’ll also get to enjoy the indoor facilities of the brand new Munsu Water Park, shoot a rifle at the newly renovated Meari Shooting Range and ride horses at the new Mirim Horseback Riding Club. Join us this New Year’s Eve for an experience you will not forget!

Ski North Korea Long Tour

7 Nights, 8 Days in the DPRK

Beijing → Pyongyang → Masik Pass Ski Resort → Kaesong/DMZ

December 31, 2015 - January 7, 2016

January 21 - 28, 2016

February 11 - 18, 2016

Single $2,350

Double $2,050

This is your chance to see all of the usual monuments of Pyongyang, the DMZ, and the Masik Pass Ski Resort, all in one adventure-packed tour! Sign up to be one of the first to run the virgin slopes of the DPRK! For the New Year’s edition of this tour, we’ll see fireworks in the Kim Il Sung Square before heading to the ski slopes.

Important Notes

Day lift rates are approx. 35USD (which includes the ski or snowboard rentals and other gear rentals) and night/half day lift rates are 21USD, to be paid at the resort

Kim Jong Il Birthday Tour

3 Nights, 4 Days in DPRK

Beijing → Pyongyang → Kaesong → DMZ

February 15 - 18, 2016

Single $1,400

Double $1,250

Travel to North Korea to witness the 103rd birthday celebration of General Kim Jong Il. You’ll have the rare opportunity to really mix it up with the locals during the public dances, parades and other festivities that mark this important DPRK holiday! And for those of you who are truly interested in DPRK history and culture, you can’t miss the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun where the late General Kim Jong Il lies in state. Of course, we’ll be heading outside of the city as well, where we’ll relish the picturesque winterscapes of the DPRK. Grab your coat and join us on this brisk February adventure!

Budget Tour: Spring Break in North Korea!

5 nights, 6 days in DPRK

Beijing → Pyongyang → Nampho → Kaesong → DMZ

March 5 - 10, 2016

Single $1445

Double $1195

This spring break, step outside of the box and venture into one of the most fascinating countries in the world, North Korea! This will be a spring break like you’ve never experienced before. We’ll take you on a cultural trip of a lifetime from exploring the capital city of Pyongyang, to a road-trip to Nampho, sleeping on traditional heated floors in the historic city of Kaesong, and seeing the DMZ from the North Korean side! Even learn a few words of (North) Korean.

At this discounted price, this tour is designed with students in mind, but open to the general adventurous and academic traveler.